Description of Chainsaw Mill
– Mill attachment consists of clamping brackets connected to a rectangular frame
– Rails guide the chainsaw blade through the log at a consistent depth
– Distance between rails and bar determines the thickness of the cut
– Rails need to extend past the ends of the log for support
– Smaller mills can be handled by a single operator, while larger mills require two operators
Types of Chainsaw Mills
– Smaller mills use a single chainsaw, while larger mills use a double-ended bar
– Larger mills powered by a single large chainsaw or two chainsaw power heads
– Special bar needed for larger mills to attach chainsaw heads at either end
– Length of the bar determines the maximum width of the plank that can be cut
– Special chain designed for rip cuts to minimize wood waste
Cutting Process
– First cut requires rails or a plank attached to the log as a reference surface
– Subsequent cuts use the surface of the previous cut as a guide
– Chainsaw kerf is wider compared to other types of sawmills
– Chainsaw mills are suitable for cutting single beams or large timber
– Chainsaw chains produce a kerf that results in wood loss for every four cuts
Benefits of Chainsaw Mills
– Chainsaw mills are relatively cheap compared to other portable sawmills
– Chainsaw mills are highly portable
– Popular among hobbyist woodworkers with access to felled timber
– Logosol is a Swedish company offering various models of chainsaw mills
– Chainsaw mills are favored by those starting in woodworking or small-scale operations
Related Topics and References
– See also: Pit saw, Hewing, Wood splitting, Wood drying
– References: Gehring, Abigail R. ‘The back to basics handbook: a guide to buying and working land, raising livestock, enjoying your harvest, household skills and crafts, and more.’ Norwood Sawmills PortaMill PM14. Logosol F2+ Chain sawmill. ALASKAN MILL Trademark of Granberg Pump & Meter Ltd. How to Use a Chainsaw Mill. Lopez, Barry. Mill Lumber With Your Chainsaw.
– External links: YouTube video showing a big chainsaw being used in a chainsaw mill to cut a fallen walnut tree into boards. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chainsaw_mill
A chainsaw mill or PortaMill or Logosol sawmill is a type of sawmill incorporating a chainsaw, that is used by one or two operators to mill logs into lumber for use in furniture, construction and other uses. Although often used as a generic term, Alaskan Mill is a registered trademark of Granberg International.
